Period 2: WEEK THREE

ACT THREE, Scene 3
Cinna the poet is mistaken for Cinna the conspirator. Once the mistaken identity is discovered, however, the plebians still treat Cinna the poet roughly. What does this show about plebeians (the "regular" common people) of Rome? Explain.

Announcement: Class of 2011 and KD Family

The following was shared by Ms. Cross. Although the dates of the service have changed, I'm sure Jillian's family would like you to know anyway.

For those of you who may not of heard I have some very sad news. One of our seniors, Jillian Wallace, passed away on Tuesday from leukemia.

I spoke with Mrs. Wallace this afternoon and she gave me the details for her daughters viewing and memorial service. She asked me to pass the details on to the King/Drew facaulty and students.

The viewing is tomorrow (12/24) from 12-5 at McKay Mortuary in Lawndale. The address is 3918 Marine Avenue.

The memorial service is Saturday (12/25) at 5 p.m. It is being held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. The address is 12121 Atlantic Blvd. Lynwood Ca. 90262

Following the memorial service will be a repass at a Senior Living Facility's Recreation Hall located at 6030 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles.

Period 4: WEEK THREE

Chapters 7 & 8
Respond to the following no later than Friday, January 7th.

Is personality a creation of nature (what we are biologically) or nurture (what we are surrounded with and confronted by as we grow)? How do these chapters inform the question? (What do Hawthorne's characters seem to believe?)

Periods 5 & 6: WEEK THREE

"French Lessons"
Respond to the following question no later than Friday, January 7th.

Why is this chapter entitled "french lessons"? Identify some of the specific things that characters learn in this chapter. Specifically, what is the main "lesson" that Jesse ultimately learns?

Period 2: WEEK TWO

Act Three, Scene Two
Respond to ONE of the following no later than Sunday, January 2nd.

(1) Which arguments -- Brutus' or Antony's -- about Caesar's death are more effective? Explain your response.

(2) What does Shakespeare think of the Roman "masses" (the general populace, not the powerful conspirators or leaders of Rome, like Antony)? Based on their response to Brutus and Antony, would you consider them an intelligent group or a capricious one? Explain.

Period 4: WEEK TWO

Chapters 5 & 6

How does Hawthorne address "sin" itself in these two chapters? What seems to be the narrator's stance on sin? Consider how Hester sees the world in which she lives, as well as its residents, and her fears and thoughts about and for Pearl.

On a personal note, what is your stance on sin? Is there such a thing intrinsic to our nature as human beings? If so, from what source does it flow?

Periods 5 & 6: WEEK TWO

"The Male Recumbent"
Respond to ONE of the two options provided below no later than Friday, December 31st, at 5pm.

(1) What ideas about justice itself does this chapter present? To what extent do you agree with the? Be specific in your response, citing concise details from this chapter to support your opinions.

(2) Explain the implied metaphor made in the opening of the chapter. How does the use of "time travel" connect with the other references and/or use of time in other parts of this novel?

Period 2: WEEK ONE

For Act Three, Scene One
Respond to ONE of the following two options no later than Sunday, December 27th.

(1) Describe the final monologue that Caesar recites before he is stabbed. (From "I could be well moved, if I were as you; If I could pray to move ..." Until: "That I was constant Cimber should be banished, And constant do remain to keep him so.") How does he go to meet his death? What does it show about his character?

(2) How does Antony react to Caesar's death? How do we know that Antony does not truly side with or support the conspirators?

Period 4: WEEK ONE

Chapters 3 & 4, The Scarlet Letter
Respond to ONE of the two prompts below by Friday, December 24th at 5pm.

(1) Consider the names of characters in this text. What importance or significance might you assume about them based on their names? Explain.

(2) How does Hawthorne create suspense in the third and fourth chapters? What seeds of foreboding or mystery has he planted?

Periods 5 & 6: WEEK ONE

"The House of Toast"
Respond to ONE of the two options below no later than Friday, December 24th, at 5pm.

(1) Jesse makes an analogy between war and working as a defense attorney. Based on the text, how appropriate is this analogy? Do you see yourself more as the kind of person who would be a prosecution attorney or a defense attorney? Explain.

OR

(2) How do Persephone's sisters deal with her death? Why is the ritual they perform interesting or significant? What rituals or activities does your family participate in when someone you love passes away?

Caesar

Welcome Period 2!

Congratulations on creating your own blogsite. As soon as you have created your address, you need to respond to this post ONLY with your full name and the URL address of the site you created for this class. Be sure to check this blog at least once each week for messages from me to your class period. Remember to have accurate site addresses for each member in your group before you leave for break!

I look forward to your thoughts.

Welcome Period 4!

As soon as you have set up your blogsite, post your FULL NAME and the URL address (which should either have your full name or a reference to this class combination) as a response to this class posting.

Be sure to check this blog each week. Look for posts from me to Period 4 for discussion. Post to your group members at least once each week while we are on break. Post any questions under and Period 4 post I create.

Have fun! I look forward to your thoughts and reflections.

Welcome Periods 5 & 6

All students:
Once you have created your own blogsite, respond to this post and include BOTH your full name and the address (URL) you created. The NAME of your ADDRESS should be academic, as well as the title on the page itself.

Be sure that you know the address (URL) of each member in your group BEFORE VACATION, because I will visit each of them.

Remember that you need to read this class site at least once a week, where I will ask a simple question that I expect you to respond to each week. I will also check here daily for any questions you may have over the three-week break.

Rubric for Winter Assignment: Format Won't Load

Blogging Rubric: Zoot Suit & Related Topics

Student Name:

Your Personal Blog & Response to Group Members Responses to the Class Homepage
YOUR BLOG RESPONSES TO GROUP MEMBERS ONE OF THREE PROMPTS
Points Earned Points Earned Points Earned
Five total posts (one for each remaining scene)
/ 10

(2 points per blog)

Posted one response to each group member’s blog
/ 6
(2 points per response) Responded to the class homepage (3 prompts: Vietnam, Corridos, or “unity” of play)
 Answers all elements of prompt
 Written clearly and thoughtfully
 Few or no grammatical errors

/ 15
Provides a clear and specific overall impression for each scene
/ 10

(2 points per blog)
Response is constructive and thoughtful
/ 9
(3 points per response) Responded to another person (not group member) with thought or insight
/ 5
Quote analyzed
 Page number (+1 point)
 Context (+2 points)
 Importance w/ insightful commentary (+4 points)
/ 35

(7 points per blog) Note: You may receive partial credit if a group member did not complete his or her own blogs.

Asked at least one question (+1 point per blog)

Question is interesting and thought-provoking (+2 points per blog)

/ 15



TOTAL SCORE:

/ 105

Post It Here

Dear Lovely Period Five Students:

If you are having trouble posting to your group member's blogs, then post your response to their blog HERE. Just put:

To So-and-So:
asl;kdfjlaksjdflkajsdfjkaljkg <--- (your response)

They have not properly enabled their blog to receive posts from people with Google accounts.

Please also note:
I have attached the rubric for this assignment to the page. Take some time to look at it before Monday! Good luck.
I will only check this site again on Saturday, January 10th in the morning.

Don't Forget!!!

I will be checking this site off and on for the next few days. Don't forget to post your response to either of the three possibilities listed on the class website.

Your own blogs need to be developed and ready for me to view by 7am on Monday, January 11th.

Since part of your grade is to respond to your group members' sites, you need to do that ASAP -- it can't wait.

If you have questions, you can post them to this blog.

GOOD LUCK!